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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
When and how to account for VAT when you transfer a business as a going concern (TOGC).
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
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You must register with your local authority to run a food business.
When HMRC will issue a joint and several liability notice to individuals who have been involved with companies which have become insolvent and have a tax liability with HMRC.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some economic issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
Find out about group and divisional VAT registration and the forms you should use to apply.
Find out about being 'active', trading and non-trading, and being dormant if you’re a new or existing company or organisation.
The International Tech Hub Network (ITHN) works to forge innovation partnerships between the UK and international tech sectors, stimulate local digital economies, and build high-end digital skills to drive sustainable jobs and growth.
Find out about changes to the Business Investment Relief rules from 6 April 2017.
Records and paperwork you must keep if you're self-employed as a sole trader or partner in a business: income, costs, profit, how long to keep records.
What you need to do to start a business: choose a legal structure, see if you need licences and insurance, learn about reliefs and benefits
Find out if you’re a trust or company service provider who needs to register for supervision with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
How to put your limited company or limited liability partnership into administration - what administration is, appointing an administrator, when administration ends
Find out how to raise money for research, development or innovation using the Enterprise Investment Scheme or a Venture Capital Trust.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
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